Curel, a dermatologist-recommended brand, developed a mineral-free and shea butter-enhanced cream to address the evolving needs of skin, including helping to reduce stretch marks. The cream targets pregnant women's needs, but anyone who wants to ease the appearance of stretch marks can use it.
Active Ingredients
Curel's Life Stages cream combines ingredients that have long been thought to reduce the occurrence of stretch marks. Shea butter, vitamin E, collagen and elastin help to smooth, moisturize and tighten skin, lessening the appearance of stretch marks. Its oil-free formula works to combat stretch marks without greasy residue.
Pregnancy
Curel's line of creams and life-stage moisturizers were developed specifically with women's changing needs in mind. Pregnant consumers readily recommend the use of Curel lotions, including Life Stages Pregnancy and Motherhood Moisture Cream, to lessen pregnancy-induced lines and to ease itchiness.
Long-Term Benefits
The use of vitamin E, an active ingredient in Curel stretch mark lotion, has shown to benefit the overall health and function of skin. Its antioxidant properties work to protect the skin from outside elements and it has long been used as an anti-aging product. The collagen and elastin in the cream have been shown to tighten skin, while shea butter provides proper hydration for healthy skin.
Cost
Curel's Life Stages moisturizers are an addition to the Curel brand and are available at most drug stores for less than $8, as of 2010.
